Korean word

비상근

Pronunciation

Romanizationpisanggeun

Meaning

  • nounpart-time work

Example

회사에는 비상근 직원들이 많다.hoe sa e neun pi sang geun chi gwon deu ri man ta

There are many part-time employees at the company.

Illustration for 비상근 (part-time work)

More examples

프로젝트 팀은 주로 비상근 직원으로 구성되어 있다.peu ro jek teu ti meun chu ro pi sang geun chi gwo neu ro ku seong doe eo it tta

The project team is made up mainly of part-time employees.

Core concept

Work done without a regular ongoing schedule, with attendance limited to needed times or set hours.

Common phrases

  • 비상근 직원pi sang geun chi gwon

    part-time employee

  • 비상근 교사pi sang geun kyo sa

    part-time teacher

Similar words

파트타임pateutaim: A job with fewer than the usual working hours each day or week.
시간제siganje: An employment arrangement where working hours determine the contract or pay.
계약직kyeyakjjik: A job held under an agreement that sets its period and working conditions.

Definition in Korean

상시로 근무하지 않고 필요에 따라 출근하거나 특정 시간에만 일하는 직위나 근무 형태를 가리키는 말.sang si ro keun mu ha ji an ko pi ryo e tta ra chul geun ha geo na teuk jjeong si ga ne man il ha neun chi gwi na keun mu hyeong tae reul ka ri ki neun mal

Word origin

The term combines a negative element with a word for regular attendance, so it literally describes work that is not regular attendance.

Usage tips

  • English part-time often suggests fewer hours each week, while this word can also emphasize an irregular or limited attendance arrangement.

Opposites

Related words

  • 비상근직pisanggeunjikpart-time positionnoun

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